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England Will Finally Ban Wild Animals From Traveling Circuses

There
was a time when the chief highlight of circuses were the elephants and lions
used to display as objects. Of course, we were excited about it – humans
controlling wild animals have a tinge of power play in it. But now, we have
evolved mentally. We know that animals are not objects to be set out for
display. The fight had been a hard one. For one, we understood that people in
the circus did not treat animals properly. As a 2016 study showed, animals in
traveling circuses were not treated as they should be. Let’s not even forget
the objectification of animals too.

Yet
traveling circuses continue to keep animals on board since they are not legally
bound to use them. It was reported that 19 animals were associated with
traveling circuses in Britain last year which included zebras, a raccoon, and
camels. But this year, there comes a change. Michael Gove, the environment
secretary, has announced a new Bill that will ban the use of animals like
reindeer, camels or deer in traveling circuses.

I know how many people in Dudley South are concerned about the conditions that too many circus animals are kept in. I’m pleased that the Government is taking action to protect these magnificent wild animals. pic.twitter.com/3U4kxa9PpR

The
Bill called the Wild Animals in Circuses Bill will stop the circuses operating
in England to display wild animals as a ‘object’. It is an effort not only to
conserve animals but to also develop a better understanding among humans and
animals. According to Gove, the 21st Century is not the time for wild animals
to be put on display by traveling circuses and the legislation will ensure that
it is put to an end, finally. It will also ban the sale of ivory to defend
elephant population and implement Finn’s law to protect animals providing
service. The commitment was made back in 2018 and it is quite great that it was
finally following through.

Many
animal welfare activists are really happy with this news which includes Dr.
Chris Draper, who is the Head of Animal Welfare & Captivity at the Born
Free Foundation. Born Free has waited for quite some time for this issue to get
resolved and now that it has finally come to an end, the organization is
extremely pleased.

The
outdated practice of using wild animals in circuses is getting banned in many
countries and finally, England can be a proud member of that group. The Head of
Public Affairs at the RSPCA, David Bowles, also welcomed this move against this
outdated and cruel practice. According to him, it is time that ‘animal circus’
is put in the dark corner of history books as we move forward towards an
enlightened period.

The
President of Animal Defenders International, Jan Creamer,claimed that they are delighted with the
legislation. Animals Defenders has examined and documented the cruelty that
animals face in the UK circuses. What was necessary was this nation-wide ban
which has finally been put in place.

As
governments are starting to take a step to make a better world for us and
wildlife, we can finally say that a better future is just around the corner.
Winter is slowly passing – can spring be far behind?

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